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Presidential Notice 12938

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency originally declared in 1994 regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This annual extension maintains existing sanctions authorities under Executive Order 12938 and its amendments.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 66513

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 12938 for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues for 1 year from November 14, 2012

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual review required for continuation beyond November 14, 2013

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no policy change
  • Perpetual emergency status since 1994 raises structural questions about emergency powers normalization
Presidential Notice 12938: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction · Executive Orders